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WA51 VXY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,605 mi
Last recorded182,605 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 182,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 171,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011
Pass 10 Nov 2010 138,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 124,762 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 109,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,473 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,044 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WA51 VXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA51 VXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 VXY registered?

WA51 VXY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is WA51 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 VXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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